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Elephant's Ear Leaf

Elephant's Ear Leaf

This close-up photo of an elephant's ear (Colocasia esculenta) 'Illustris' leaf was taken at the Kanapaha Botanical Gardens. The leaves contain calcium oxalate crystals which cause toxicity; if the leaves are eaten raw, illness will likely occur.
Galleries: Alachua, Aroids, Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, Leaves
Keywords: Alachua county, FL, Florida, Gainesville, Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, araceae, aroid, arum, close-up, colocasia esculenta, elephant's ear, illustris, leaf, taro
Photo Location: Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, Gainesville, FL
Photographer: Dr. Roy Winkelman
Date of Photo: 07/24/2013
Device Make: Canon
Device Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure Time: 0.025
F Number: 10
Original Dimensions: 3744×5616
Picture Orientation: Portrait
GPS Coordinates: 29°36'43.89"N 82°24'32.13"W
Picture Number: 24957